"This cake owes its stunning looks to a billowy meringue frosting thatâ??s spiked and browned all over with a kitchen torch...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; more for the pans
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13-1/2 oz. (3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
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4 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, well shaken and at room temperature
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1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2/3 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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6 large egg whites, at room temperature
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2 cups heavy cream
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3 large egg yolks
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
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1 oz. (2 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened
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1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
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Pinch kosher salt
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3 cups granulated sugar
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1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large), preferably pasteurized, at room temperature